Oct 28, 202651 minS1
What does it take to leave a successful corporate career, bet on yourself, and build one of the largest youth sports franchise platforms in the country? In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler...
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The Sidekick Life
Hosted by Franchise Sidekick · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Sidekick Life podcast explores how successful entrepreneurs are building fulfilling lives by creating solutions that serve others. Co-hosts Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen dive into real stories of franchise owners and business leaders who have transformed their own journeys into platforms for helping others thrive. In each episode, they dive into real-life challenges and inspiring stories from people who are changing lives and living life on their own terms. Tune in to discover how purpose-driven entrepreneurship can be the key to freedom, fulfillment, and lasting impact.
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What is The Sidekick Life about?
The Sidekick Life podcast explores how successful entrepreneurs are building fulfilling lives by creating solutions that serve others. Co-hosts Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen dive into real stories of franchise owners and business leaders who have transformed their own journeys into platforms for helping others thrive.
Who hosts The Sidekick Life?
The Sidekick Life is hosted by Franchise Sidekick. The show has published 55 episodes to date.
What has The Sidekick Life covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From 0 franchise experience to 400+ locations" (28 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Orangetheory: From bedroom to billion-dollar business" (14 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "Chick-fil-A and Starbucks hired THIS guy" (30 September 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does The Sidekick Life publish?
The Sidekick Life publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 55 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Sidekick Life?
Booking probability for The Sidekick Life is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Sidekick Life requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Sidekick Life's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Sidekick Life?
The strongest fits for The Sidekick Life are Business & Management Consulting. The Sidekick Life has a business audience.
About the host
Franchise Sidekick hosts The Sidekick Life, a business podcast with 55 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 14, 202657 minS1What makes brands like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Apple, and the Savannah Bananas stand out from everyone else? In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with customer experience expert...
Episode #54
Chick-fil-A and Starbucks hired THIS guy
Sep 30, 202652 minS1What makes brands like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Apple, and the Savannah Bananas stand out from everyone else?In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with customer experience expert...
Sep 16, 202654 minS1What happens when a professional rugby player trades the field for entrepreneurship — and builds a fitness brand around community, positivity, and mateship? In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler...
Episode #52
Mother and son bet it all on men’s health
Sep 2, 202658 minS1What happens when a mother and son bet on themselves, go into business together, and take on the world of men’s health?In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Connor and Vicki...
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Episode #51
How to get 60,000 LinkedIn followers fast
Aug 19, 202645 minS1Why do fewer than 1% of LinkedIn users actually post? In Episode 51 of The Sidekick Life , Ryan sits down with Holly Joyner—a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, founder of The Story Spark, and one of LinkedIn’s...
Episode #50
50 episodes down! Here's what surprised us
Aug 5, 202612 minS150 episodes down and The Sidekick Life is just getting started.In this milestone episode, Ryan and Tyler look back at the guests, stories and unexpected moments that have shaped the podcast so far. They revisit...
Episode #49
From $0 to franchise empire at age 32
Jul 22, 202649 minS1How do you go from a 23-year-old operator to a multi-unit, multi-brand franchise owner with multiple successful exits?In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Tanner Holmes, an...
Jul 8, 202643 minS1Preston Unck is the founder and CEO of Tee Box, one of the fastest growing golf simulator franchise concepts in the country. What started as a single facility he built for his own family during COVID has grown into a...
Episode #47
Building wealth through franchising
Jun 24, 202637 minS1n this episode of The Sidekick Life , Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen talk with franchise owner Doug Anthony about building wealth through franchising. Doug shares how he went from starting a business on his own to...
Jun 24, 202637 minS1<p>n this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen talk with franchise owner Doug Anthony about building wealth through franchising.</p><p>Doug shares how he went from starting a business on his own...
Episode #46
The problem with franchising (no reviews)
Jun 10, 202629 minS1<p>The biggest problem with buying a franchise isn’t the brands — it’s the lack of transparency.</p><p>In this episode, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen talk about why franchise buyers often have such a hard time finding...
Episode #45
Why franchisees get denied
May 27, 202628 minS1<p>Most people think getting into a franchise is as simple as finding the right brand and writing a check. But for the best franchise opportunities, approval is a two-way street.</p><p>In this episode of The Sidekick...
Episode #44
Erin King | Your energy advantage
May 13, 202648 minS1<p>In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink talks with Erin King, energy researcher, author, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur, about why your energy may be your greatest advantage in business and...
Apr 15, 202640 minS1<p>Josh Herscheid walked away from Microsoft chasing something more than just a paycheck—but nearly went down the wrong path in the process.In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan and Tyler sit down with Josh to...
Episode #42
The Therabody Story
Apr 1, 20261h 4mS1<p>Is franchise ownership right for you? https://hubs.ly/Q03-pnR00</p><p><br></p><p>Ryan and Tyler sit down with Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Therabody, to share the real story behind the Theragun — an 8.5-year...
Episode #41
From corporate job to 8 franchise locations
Mar 18, 202642 minS1<p>Is franchise ownership right for you? https://hubs.ly/Q03-pnR00What does it really look like to leave a stable corporate job, take on the risk of business ownership and build something bigger than yourself?In this...
Episode #40
Stop overpaying IRS
Mar 4, 20261 hourS1<p>Is franchise ownership right for you? https://hubs.ly/Q03-pnR00</p><p><br></p><p>What if tax season didn’t feel like a surprise bill you just accept … but a strategy you run on purpose?</p><p>On this episode of “The...
Episode #39
The Value of Franchising
Feb 18, 202632 minS1<p>We sat down with Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association, to unpack a powerful new report on the value of franchising and why the future of this business model depends on smart...
Episode #38
What do franchise buyers really want?
Feb 11, 202635 minS1<p>What if franchising wasn’t driven by hype, opinions and paid rankings … but by real buyer behavior?In this episode of “The Sidekick Life,” Ryan sits down with Sidekick COO Michael Judkins to unpack something the...
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